Teach Like a Champion 3.0 by Doug Lemov

Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is a practical guide filled with research-based instructional techniques that help teachers create engaging, rigorous, and high-performing classrooms. Drawing from observations of exceptional educators, Doug Lemov shares concrete strategies that strengthen lesson delivery, classroom culture, student thinking, and academic achievement. The third edition expands on previous versions by placing greater emphasis on student discussion, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement.

Teachers and instructional coaches will appreciate that the book provides immediately applicable techniques that can be incorporated into everyday instruction. Each strategy is supported with classroom examples and practical explanations, making it easy for educators to reflect on and refine their instructional practices.

While every chapter offers valuable insights, educators will find the sections on questioning techniques, checking for understanding, classroom discussion, and building a strong academic culture especially helpful for improving student learning and engagement.

Topics included in the book:

• Classroom discussion

• Checking for understanding

• Student engagement

• Academic culture

• Lesson execution

• Teacher questioning

• High-impact instructional techniques

Why would a teacher want to read this?

This resource provides practical, evidence-based strategies that can immediately strengthen classroom instruction. Teachers will gain concrete techniques to increase student engagement, improve classroom culture, and ensure all students are actively thinking and participating in learning. Instructional coaches will also find this book to be an excellent resource for supporting teacher growth, facilitating professional learning, and strengthening instructional practices across grade levels and content areas.